Lower Taxes

Fiscal responsibility is a top priority for Joe in every decision he makes at City Council. While there are many ideas and projects that are “nice to have”, Joe believes in focusing on “needs” as a city, as well as on projects that are within the jurisdiction of the City of Calgary.

Many residents and businesses are struggling in the current economic downturn while also being burdened by increasing provincial and federal taxes. The last thing Calgarians need are more tax increases at the municipal level. By keeping spending in check and taxes low, Joe believes that Calgary City Council can help Calgarians recover from the economic downturn. Joe commits to continuing to be a fiscal conservative on City Council and he promises to: